Popular online tourist booking website, Booking.com, says Katherine is trending high on the list of places to visit as Australia's border restrictions are ending.
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Katherine came in at No. 3 among most searched "regional Northern Territory destinations" as a part of its Future of Travel report.
The report uncovers the top trends Booking.com says will shape travel in the year ahead, using new research on all types of travelers from around the world.
Booking.com says its report examines trends among travelers looking for a heightened level of travel safety and more sustainable travel offerings, as well as a newfound appreciation for doorstep delights.
Top 10 regional NT destinations:
- Alice Springs
- Uluru
- Katherine
- Jabiru
- Berrimah
- Batchelor
- Kings Canyon
- Tennant Creek
- Dundee Beach
- Mataranka
Booking.com's Australia area manager Luke Wilson said: "For Australia, the impact the pandemic has had on travel has been keenly felt. While the future of international travel remains uncertain, the ability to explore our own backyard continues to bring moments of joy and inspiration, whether through dreaming and planning, or cherishing the trips we have been able to take.
"As restrictions continue to ease in the Northern Territory, we can see holiday planners are getting ready to rediscover travel in their own state backyard.
"Recent Booking.com data from our Future of Travel campaign specifically revealed Alice Springs was the most searched destination in the NT, followed by Uluru and Katherine."
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